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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.67, 26,854.65 and 12,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.67, 26,854.65 and 12,755.85 is: 17,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.67 : 26,854.65 = 12,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.67/26,854.65 = 12,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.67x = 26,854.65 × 12,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.67x = 342,553,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,553,823.42/19,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.52

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